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    The Rusty Nail

    4.2 (119 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Cheers to our 16 year-old dog, Harley "Jones" Mares
    Kimberly M.

    Fun place. Close to home. Food is good as well. When we want to get out and have a drink and play a few games, this place is right up our alley

    Black widow

    As always, the Rusty Nail never fails. Looks like they rolled out their fall menu which include what I ordered: Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw ON the sandwich (only way to eat a pulled pork sammy) and I got the black widow, which includes lemon juice + whiskey + blackberry . And it is 10/10 - made by the one and only Spencer lol! Everyone here gives exceptional service and always has a great vibe! The owner is super down to earth as well and really puts effort and quality into his business. Love this place

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    Tricia G.

    Always enjoy The Rusty Nail. My husband loves the Hangover burger and my favorite is the fish tacos. The beer selection is nice and the whiskey of course is a plenty. Service is always amazing by bartenders and servers. Honestly everything is excellent here.

    Diana G.

    Took a drive fine Potranco to join my friend for her birthday at this bar and grill. Didn't know what to expect. It's located in a well lit shopping strip next to Pizza Hut. Everything from the staff, the drinks, the music was great. The music was a mix. Sometimes good country, sometimes 90s and sometimes current hits. They have a large bar. Plenty of options. Drink prices aren't too steep. They can make you well drinks or cocktails. They also have beer in bottles and on top. For those that like seltzers, they have a few available. We did try the fried pickles. They were good. Great tasting batter. They have inside and outside seating. There's games available and darts.

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    Mechila B.

    My friend and I have been here twice and it was an amazing experience both times! We always get the skillet que so and we love trying their different drinks. The manager Steven is just the nicest and the atmosphere is so fun. This place is best for you and just a few friends; def not a big group type of thing. The bathrooms are always clean and back patio area is cute too with connect 4 and prob some other games. We haven't tried too many bars that made us feel as good as this place; even the patrons that come in are super cool and fun to be around.

    Lawrence G.

    The food was presented well and tased great, service was slow considering it being busy and not enough servers, bar tender was very helpful. The Ambiance was inviting and cozy, great meeting place

    Old Fashioned
    Nate J.

    We walked in got our temps taken by a very nice lady, we took a seat and the waitress came right over. She told us the drink specials for the day and we ordered our drinks. She came right back with my wife's Peach Long Island which was delicious! And my Old Fashioned, which was one of the best I've ever had! But it was very short.... we ordered our food which took about 15 minutes. I got the breakfast burger and once I put it together it was a monster sandwich! But it was great, meat cooked perfectly lots of bacon and fresh veggies! My wife got the steak fingers and fries and she really liked them, and the fries are so good! We also got an order of the fried pickles, they were hot, fresh and crispy! The staff here is great very friendly and helpful! They also sanitized tables after people left which is nice! Very clean place and I'm happy they opened back up! Will definitely be back!

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    4 years ago

    Best atmosphere and food in the area! Always have a great time at TRN, service is always top notch.

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    5 years ago

    Recently visited the bar for the first time and went back again last night great DJ, great staff and awesome environment.

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    Very fun, drinks were good. A group of 4 of us got seated right away and waitress was very attentive!

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    5 years ago

    It's a good neighborhood bar and the owner is very friendly. The bar offers decent food and they have karaoke some nights.

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    4 years ago

    Veteran owned business that is professional attentive and has fabulous food and drinks

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    4 years ago

    Love this place great for every age. Went here with my brothers and had a blast. The atmosphere was fun and nice.

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    4 years ago

    Great service. Good drinks at fair prices. There are board games , arcade games and tvs. I enjoyed visiting this place overall.

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    5 years ago

    Great service! Great drinks! Can't beat the prices, but our chicken tenders were over cooked and dry. Drinks were good though.

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    4 years ago

    Cool place to hang with friends. Great service and great drinks. Food is an unexpected surprise.

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    4 years ago

    This place has great food! We love to get the to go orders and take home through the week. Good place to get a drink, chill, and talk.

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    7 years ago

    Rusty Nail is great, been there about 5 times.....it's small, cozy, and chill......don't listen to the haters!!! Highly recommend.

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    7 years ago

    Great place to hang out with friends and meet new friends. The staff is super great and they have daily specials! Beautiful setup!

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    The Barrel Room - Nachos, quesadillas, fried pickles, jalapeño poppers, and more!

    The Barrel Room

    3.6(117 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    26 Jul 2023 We had…read moremade a reservation for 4pm, because it sounded like you needed a reservation. We got there at 3:50pm, walked in and no one was at the host station. There was a sign to seat yourselves. OK. We sat down and the bartender brought us menus. Us and a group of three were the only customers. Brought us waters. While looking at the menu, a server comes over and asks if we wanted appetizers or go straight to order. Straight to order, please. The husband ordered the brisket pot roast. It came with asparagus and what he thinks was puréed squash. I had the pecan chicken. Panko breaded with pecans and a bourbon sauce. Maple and bourbon were the flavor elements. Came with baked Mac and cheese and sliced slightly charred carrots. This was really good, as was the husbands plate. Warm Sourdough bread and butter is served with the meal. We split a Caesar salad. The salad was OK, the dressing was a little tart and served on the side. I'm taking a slice of chocolate cake to go. As I peek into the bag, it is a generous slice with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Stay tuned. The restaurant is part of the Hillside Resort. Looks like a bunch of rooms. When we were about to leave a group of women came in and sat at the bar. I told the bartender we'd heard about them through Texas Eats. He said 'are they still showing that? That was about six chefs ago!' All righty then. I'd say it's worth a trip to try.

    Lovely restaurant located in a local Castroville hotel with beautiful scenic views of rolling green…read morehills. Reservations were made ahead of time for 4 and upon arrival we were were seated right next to the large open windows. Ordered the Berry Patch cocktail- nice and refreshing with a splash of mint leaves. Menu wasn't overwhelming and had a nice assortment of dishes. Starters ordered - pork belly bites and fried Brussels sprouts. Both highly recommend! Dishes ordered- salmon, pork chop, pot roast, and steak. Pork chop and steak were not dry, but juicy with lots of flavor. I loved pot roast growing up , so I had to order it here. Although tasty, texture was a little chewy and tough. Also would have enjoyed a little more helping of vegetable/potato purée underneath the roast. The salmon dish looked fabulous, but was slightly salty. The sweet bun that accompanied each dish were delicious! Service was good. I'd come back to try the pork chop next time around.

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    Rustic and charming feel throughout.

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    The Barrel Room - Charming and rustic feel throughout the building.

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    Charming and rustic feel throughout the building.

    La Colline - Beet salad

    La Colline

    4.0(10 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Such a great dining experience at La Colline! Daniel was our server and he was fantastic attentive,…read moreknowledgeable, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. We started with the Texas Heat Bites and OMG... sooo bomb! The combination of sweet, savory, smoky, and a little heat was perfect. Definitely a must-order. The meatloaf was incredible tender and flavorful with the perfect sweet and savory glaze. The mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables paired perfectly with it. We also had the Toasted Spring Chicken, and it was just as impressive. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sweet pea risotto underneath was creamy and delicious. The asparagus and sauce brought everything together perfectly. And the drinks were GREAT! Beautifully presented, refreshing, and made really well. Between the food, cocktails, atmosphere, and Daniel's wonderful service, La Colline was such a great experience. We will definitely be back!

    We really wanted to support a local restaurant instead of driving into San Antonio, so we've given…read morethis place two chances in the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately, both visits were disappointing. My first visit, I ordered the grilled chicken Caesar salad. The salad was bland and lacked seasoning, and the chicken had a rubbery texture that tasted like it had been cooked earlier and simply reheated. Hoping it was just an off day, we came back. This time I ordered the Spring Roasted Chicken with risotto. For a nearly $30 entrée, I expected much better. The dish looked nothing like the photos advertised online. The risotto resembled a bowl of watery oatmeal more than a properly prepared creamy risotto, and the rice was still undercooked. The chicken once again had that same rubbery, reheated texture, making it hard to believe it had been freshly prepared. My daughter ordered the chicken strips, and they were so over-fried that the breading was painfully hard to chew. She literally had to peel most of the breading off just to eat them because it was hurting her teeth. To be fair, my boyfriend ordered the chicken fried steak both visits, and he said it was excellent. It looked great as well, so there are clearly some dishes they do well. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially for a local business. We genuinely wanted this restaurant to become one of our regular spots. But after two visits, the quality simply didn't match the prices or the expectations of an upscale restaurant. I hope they're able to improve because we'd much rather support local than drive into San Antonio.

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